Jasmine Meikle, M.Sc., RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (#23700)

Who I See

I work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by their emotions and experiencing difficulties in their lives as a result.

Many feel like their emotions are “too much” or “too intense,” and think it’s selfish to express their feelings and needs. They believe they need to be an emotional support for others in order to be liked or loved.

Deep down, they’re scared of being rejected, misunderstood, or judged for expressing themselves authentically. They view their emotions as the “problem” and try to push them down.

While attempts to hide our emotions often represent our best attempt to cope, our emotions inevitably find a way out. For many, they spill out in situations that don’t make sense and leave a person feeling like they have no control over them. Their relationships tend to be negatively affected and feel unsatisfying as a result.

In the backdrop, many of the individuals I work with have experienced traumatic or difficult life experiences that remain unresolved, and are continuing to impact their day-to-day lives. This often takes the form of self-criticism, low self-esteem, or reacting to others in the present as though they’re people from their past: People who were hurtful, abusive, abandoning, or untrustworthy. They feel sad, angry, hypervigilant, helpless, exhausted, and alone. They don’t know how to change and feel “stuck.”

Together, our work will focus on making sense of emotions that are confusing and transforming emotions that feel stuck, unwanted, or out of control into something that feels more manageable. We’ll do this by working through the source of the emotions, making meaning out of life experiences, and finding ways to soothe emotions when needed.

Some of the therapy modalities that I draw on are Person-Centred Counselling, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Regardless of the particular approach, however, my work is rooted in providing empathy, validation, and transparency so that you can feel empowered to engage fully with the experience.

At the end of therapy, my clients describe feeling profoundly changed, including less afraid of or overwhelmed by their emotions, and more satisfied in their lives. They feel more confident in themselves, their self-esteem and relationships improve, and they feel empowered to work toward life goals that once felt out of reach.

About Me

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I completed my Master’s degree and training at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland.

I have experience working with clients to enact real change in their lives, stemming from issues related to complex trauma, relationship difficulties, depression, and anxiety.

For a number of years, I provided counselling services at the University of Strathclyde Counselling Research Unit, where I was able to make contributions to furthering the field of counselling. I have also recently worked with an employee assistance program, where I gained skills in risk assessment and crisis management.

In my spare time, I love getting outside, whether that be moving my body through hiking or skiing, or enjoying the outdoors in a more relaxed way by camping or just sitting and appreciating a good view. I also love to read and bake for friends and family.

Client Focus: Adult Individuals

Specialties: Complex Childhood Trauma, Single Incident Traumas, Adult Assault or Interpersonal Trauma, Childhood Emotional Neglect, Emotion Dysregulation, Identity, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth/Self-Criticism, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression

Types of Therapy:

• Person-Centred Counselling
• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)